Baby Name Popularity Profile

Russell

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Russell.

✦ Little red one 🌍 French, English traditional
National Rank (2025) #345
All-Time Peak Rank #48 Achieved 1904
Total U.S. Births 359,780 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1950s 7,487 births in 1960
💡 The Russell Vibe: Considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Little red one
Language Origin French, English
Origin Type multiple
Derived from a Norman French diminutive of *rous* meaning 'red', often referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Common Nicknames
Russ
Alternative Spellings
Russel
Pronunciation: RUS-el
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Russell

According to SSA data, Russell achieved its highest historical rank of #48 in 1904. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1960 with 7,487 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 22.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Russell across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +22.8% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 7,487 births in 1960
Years in Top 100 94 yrs
Years in Top 500 146 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 1,023
1890s: 2,780
1900s: 4,552
1910s: 24,842
1920s: 37,208
1930s: 28,840
1940s: 41,336
1950s: 62,406
1960s: 60,447
1970s: 35,469
1980s: 26,651
1990s: 13,740
2000s: 7,792
2010s: 7,409
2020s: 5,285

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Rus-sell
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Montana
Top States Montana, Rhode Island, Iowa, West Virginia, Hawaii
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Montana #194 2,043 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 2,297 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #217 7,819 1957 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #365 5,371 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 1,666 1956 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #297 1,830 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 729 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #211 4,425 1961 31.6% Decline
Maine #229 2,337 1958 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #221 1,714 1917 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 1,580 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #115 1,939 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #220 9,725 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #423 3,579 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #356 11,190 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #270 10,037 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 751 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #250 20,019 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #262 7,493 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #419 16,261 1956 38.2% Decline
Kansas Unranked 4,539 1961 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #207 7,908 1922 +14.3% Growth
Pennsylvania #339 22,813 1947 +10.0% Growth
Alaska #139 585 1975 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #238 9,888 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #263 4,534 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #259 9,121 1955 Stable
Oklahoma #454 5,437 1960 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 1,767 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #373 19,356 1956 Stable
Maryland #505 5,884 1959 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #447 6,932 1948 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #354 10,313 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #381 5,752 1956 37.5% Decline
Oregon #187 3,155 1960 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #270 4,088 1959 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #464 4,765 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 665 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #393 3,365 1962 Insufficient historical volume
New York #461 22,196 1956 +19.4% Growth
Georgia #497 7,917 1971 12.0% Decline
Tennessee #353 5,715 1964 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #338 7,577 1955 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #419 1,400 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #283 4,759 1961 Insufficient historical volume
California #388 25,083 1956 +8.9% Growth
Mississippi #405 3,163 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #647 17,892 1959 19.0% Decline
Nevada #502 743 1965 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #724 7,532 1960 31.2% Decline
Arizona #354 2,363 1959 Insufficient historical volume

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